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Governor marks opening of $24M Church Rock bridge aimed at pedestrian safety
Enchantment State News - New Mexico
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August 1, 2025
A new $24 million bridge has opened on NM 566 near Church Rock, New Mexico, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and officials from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT). The infrastructure...
Jay Block criticizes Democratic leadership and policy changes in New Mexico legislature
Sandoval News - New Mexico
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July 31, 2025
Jay C. Block, New Mexico State Senator from 12th District | www.nmlegis.govJay C. Block, New Mexico State Senator from 12th District | www.nmlegis.gov State Senator Jay Block, a Republican representing New Mexico's 12th Senate district since 2025,...
Stefani Lord criticizes New Mexico school rankings and GOP silence on gun legislation
ABQ Times - New Mexico
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July 31, 2025
New Mexico State Representative Stefani Lord has used her social media platform to criticize the state's education system and legislative response to proposed gun control measures.On July 30, 2025, Lord posted about New Mexico's educational...
New Mexico governor growing more eager to call special session
KOB 4 - New Mexico
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August 1, 2025
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham did not confirm or deny if she was going to call a special session. However, she did say she feels strongly that one could be in the best interest of New Mexicans. SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexicans are continuing to wonder...
New Mexico STABLE Program Earns Public Service Advocacy Award
Los Alamos Daily Post - New Mexico
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August 1, 2025
State Treasurer’s Office News: SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office (STO) has announced that its “New Mexico State Achieving a Better Life Experience” (NM STABLE) program has been honored with the Public Service Advocacy Award at the...
NZ hosts Jason Momoa’s ‘Chief of War’ as Hawaiian film industry faces challenges
The New Zealand Herald
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August 2, 2025
A passion project for Momoa, the Hawaiian star co-created the series with writer Thomas Pa’a Sibbett after years in development. With a reported budget of US$340 million ($575m), it is one of the most expensive television series produced. It is...
The 12 best places to visit in New Mexico
Lonely Planet
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A US state that has become renowned for its historical, cultural and ecological diversity, New Mexico has earned its nickname – the Land of Enchantment. From the northern tip of the Chihuahuan Desert to 9000ft above sea level at the Taos Ski...
New Mexico environment leaders push back at EPA’s proposed climate change rollback
Tri City Record - New Mexico
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August 1, 2025
Demonstrators gather outside the Clyde Hotel on Sept. 14, 2023 as part of the Climate Strike organized by the Youth United for Climate Crisis Action. YUCCA and other New Mexico environment and conservation organizations said they would continue...
North Texas Democrat visits New Mexico in search of allies to fight against redistricting
12 News Now - Texas
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August 1, 2025
Rep. Salman Bhojani would not reveal plans for the Democratic response to the new political map. DALLAS — Texas Republicans finally released their new map that redraws the state’s congressional districts. And the response from Democrats has been...
Rebecca Dow addresses child rights and law enforcement in recent social media posts
SW New Mexico News
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August 1, 2025
Representative Rebecca Dow, a Republican member of the New Mexico State House for the 38th district, has recently made several public statements on social media addressing issues related to children's rights and public safety.On July 29, 2025, Dow...
NMiF looks at immigration enforcement and advocacy in New Mexico
The University of New Mexico
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August 1, 2025
This week, New Mexico in Focus looks at immigration in New Mexico — from detention to policymaking, enforcement and advocacy. Cibola County Correctional Center is one of three prisons in New Mexico that hold immigrants for ICE — US Immigration and...
Heinrich Announces Committee Passage Of $20+ Million For New Mexico Projects, Bringing FY26 Total To $309 Million
Los Alamos Daily Post - New Mexico
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August 1, 2025
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich: Heinrich championed investments to support service members and families, improve New Mexico’s military installations, expand health care access, fight opioid epidemic, develop workforce & small...
NMDOJ: Lawsuits have restored billions in federal funding to New Mexico
Tri City Record - New Mexico
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August 1, 2025
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez speaks with reporters on Wednesday about his and 22 states attorney generals’ lawsuit against the Trump administration over education funding. Next to Torrez is Bill Rodriguez, who directs the 21st Century...
Politics and fear fuel the fight over the Mexican gray wolf
KUNM - New Mexico
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August 1, 2025
It's been more than a month since the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service missed its own deadline to release a well-known endangered Mexican gray wolf and her family back into the wild after she was caught wandering well beyond the species’ recovery...
Federal government releases funds for K-12 school districts
KOAT 7 - New Mexico
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August 2, 2025
In July, several districts across New Mexico were at risk of not receiving millions for English learning and after-school programs. New Mexico joined nearly two dozen other states in a lawsuit against the federal government's decision.While school...
FRI: New Mexico environment leaders push back at EPA proposed climate change rollback, + More
KUNM - New Mexico
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August 1, 2025
New Mexico environment leaders push back at EPA proposed climate change rollback - Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico New Mexico climate groups struck a defiant tone in the wake of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to dismantle...
A Regulated Trip: What New Mexico’s Psilocybin Law Means For Work
Forbes
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New Mexico’s Medical Psilocybin Act signals more than therapeutic access. It reflects a policy evolution, one where lawmakers, not just voters, are beginning to treat psychedelic medicine as a legitimate part of behavioral healthcare. For...
New Mexico environment leaders push back at EPA proposed climate change rollback State official says rulemaking to reduce emissions will continue ‘regardless of what happens in Washington.’
KANW - New Mexico
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July 31, 2025
New Mexico climate groups struck a defiant tone in the wake of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to dismantle federal authority to reduce one of the drivers of climate change: greenhouse gases. On Tuesday, EPA Administrator Lee...
Dean’s Lists, Honors & Graduates: Clark, U Tampa, U New Mexico
East Greenwich News - Rhode Island
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August 1, 2025
Above: The University of New Mexico. If you or your child has made a college or university dean’s list or graduations and you’d like to share the news, ask the school to send that information to [email protected]. Dean’s List Emily Younkin, has...
Heart of New Mexico: Owl Bar and Cafe celebrates 80 years of business
KOB 4 - New Mexico
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August 1, 2025
It's a celebration with green chile on top. An iconic New Mexico eatery is celebrating 80 years of business. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – It’s a celebration with green chile on top. An iconic New Mexico eatery is celebrating 80 years of business. Owl Bar...